Northrop Grumman

Principal / Senior Principal Technical Services Project Management

Northrop Grumman$114K — $213K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 5-7 years of relevant experience
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
  • Proficiency with Microsoft applications
  • Experience in manufacturing and production environments
  • Knowledge in Program/Project Management
  • Capability to collaborate with multiple functional organizations
  • U.S. Citizenship required

Responsibilities

  • Oversee operational aspects of ongoing projects
  • Review project status and manage budgets and schedules
  • Develop resolutions for project issues to meet goals
  • Monitor project progress and facilitate problem-solving
  • Ensure performance meets contract terms and conditions
  • Interface with customers and provide customized project updates
  • Facilitate self-directed teams and provide training in core skills

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Savings plan
  • Company-paid holidays
  • Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems sector is seeking a Principal orSenior Principal Technical Services Project Management to support the Columbia Dreadnought Launcher Program (CDLP) located in Sunnyvale, CA. This leadership position will report to CDLP Deputy Production Program Manager.

The successful candidate should have experience working with teams, effective communication skills, and the ability to schedule work plans to meet scheduled commitments. He/she must also have the ability to work in a manufacturing environment and adhere to safety and safe shop practices; and the ability to adapt and work independently to meet short term requests and provide reporting on multiple programs to a variety of customers with limited supervision.


Additional Responsibilities include:

  • Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team and line management
  • Reviews status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports
  • Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives
  • Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients
  • Duties include setting and meeting sales objectives; monitoring costs, tracking material consumption, replenishments and interplant shop orders; and ensuring the program performance meets the terms and conditions of the contract
  • Customer interface extends to external and internal customers: responding to customer inquiries, providing customized status reports, acting as liaison between the Logistics Programs and Manufacturing Operations to ensure the timely repair and return of government assets and material
  • May facilitate self-directed work teams, provide training in core skill areas to teams and peers, and interact with internal and external customers with respect to product planning, and problem resolution
  • High-energy strategic thinker with demonstrated ability to operate and communicate at both a strategic and a hands-on level as needed
  • Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks within critical deadlines
  • Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills, as well as analytical, planning and presentation skills are required
  • Demonstrated ability to build and foster effective relationships with others

This position can be filled at a Principal or Senior Principal level.

Basic Qualifications: Principal Technical Services Project Management

  • Bachelors degree (STEM Related) with 5 years of relevant experience, Masters degree with 3 years of relevant experience
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
  • U.S. Citizenship is required
  • Proficiency with Microsoft system application tools
  • Experience and/or knowledge in a manufacturing and production environment
  • Experience and/or knowledge in Program/Project Management
  • Ability to work closely with multiple functional organizations (Program Office, Engineering, Manufacturing, Field Operations, etc.)

Basic Qualifications: Senior Principal Technical Services Project Management

  • Bachelors degree (STEM Related) with 8 years of relevant experience, Masters degree with 6 years of relevant experience
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
  • U.S. Citizenship is required
  • Proficiency with Microsoft system application tools
  • Experience and/or knowledge in a manufacturing and production environment
  • Experience and/or knowledge in Program/Project Management
  • Ability to work closely with multiple functional organizations (Program Office, Engineering, Manufacturing, Field Operations, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Active U.S. Secret level security clearance
  • Experience with cost, schedule, project leadership
  • Experience interpreting engineering drawings
  • Technical background
  • Experience in proposal roles and responsibilities a plus
  • Experience with CAM Responsibilities and EVMS knowledge
  • Operational and sustainment repair support experience
  • Material management experience
  • Vendor and logistics/supply chain experience
  • BS in Business, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering

Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $213,400.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

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Size
88,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
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